Country Brief

Tonga is located in Polynesia, an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean. It is classified as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS). Tonga’s main exports are fish and agricultural produce. Major export partners are New Zealand, the US, Hong Kong (China), Japan and Australia. Main imports are fuel, meat, machinery, equipment and vehicle. New Zealand, Singapore, the US, Australia and Fiji are key import partners. It is a member of the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA), the South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement (SPARTECA), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).